Instant Pot Deviled Eggs Recipe + Air Fryer Deviled Eggs (2024)

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These sour cream and onion flavored Instant Pot Deviled Eggs are a super tasty take on a classic. Ideal for serving up as party appetizers, Easter, protein-packed snacks, or a hearty game day nosh.

Suitable for gluten free, low carb and keto diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.

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Bursting with bold sour cream and onion flavor, these Instant Pot Deviled Eggs are a low carb version of everyone’s favorite potato chip! Deviled eggs are the ultimate party food. They’re perfect for serving at holiday buffets, family potlucks, and summer picnics and game day. They’re easy to make, affordable, and a real crowd pleaser.

These sour cream and onion deviled eggs are my family’s current fave. The addition of sour cream makes them extra creamy and delectable, and topping them with Everything Bagel seasoning adds great texture and even more flavor. Plus I show you how to make Air Fryer Deviled Eggs too.

More recipes you’ll love Instant Pot Potato Salad , Egg Muffins and Instant Pot Nachos.

Why You’ll Love This

  • The Instant Pot cooks the eggs so much faster than the traditional stovetop method.
  • They turn out perfect every time, and they’re even easier to peel.
  • They are a budget-friendly eat.
  • You can scale this recipe up to feed a crowd.
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Why Are They Called Deviled Eggs?

Originating in the 19th century, the term ‘deviled’ refers to spicy or zesty foods, including eggs prepared with mustard, pepper, or other spiced ingredients mixed and stuffed in the yolk cavity.

In some regions of the U.S., deviled eggs are referred to as stuffed eggs, dressed eggs, or salad eggs. And ‘angel eggs’ is a newer names that is sometimes used for deviled egg variations that contain less fat and calories.

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So, are you ready to learn just how easy it is to make sour cream and onion Instant Pot deviled eggs? Then gather up your ingredients and I will show you…..

Ingredient Notes

  • Eggs– You need hard-boiled eggs for this.
  • Dairy– Mayonnaise and sour cream to add creaminess and flavor to these.
  • Spices– Onion powder, salt and pepper add flavor and a bit of spiciness.
  • Vinegar– Cuts through the creamy flavor of the eggs.
  • Garnish – crunchy everything bagel seasoning and chives add colour and make great garnishes.

How To Make Instant Pot Deviled Eggs

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

  1. Pour water and vinegar in the Instant Pot insert. Next, place eggs into an egg steamer basket and place the basket inside the insert.
  2. Close lid, lock and turn the valve to the sealing position. Press manual high pressure, and set timer for 5 minutes. When cook time is complete, perform a quick pressure release.
  3. Then carefully remove the egg steamer basket, and transfer the eggs into a bowl filled with ice and water. After 2 minutes, remove the eggs from the ice bath, then gently roll and peel each one.
  4. Cut each of the eggs in half, scoop out the yolk and place in a small bowl. Set the egg white halves aside. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl with the yolks and mix to combine.
  5. Then, place the egg yolk mixture into a plastic bag and seal. Cut off one corner, and gently pipe the mixture into the cavity of each egg white.
  6. Top with chopped chives and everything bagel seasoning and serve immediately.
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Make Air Fryer Deviled Eggs

  1. Preheat air fryer to to 250F / 120C
  2. Place the wire rack in the air fryer basket and set the eggs on top.
  3. Cook for 16 minutes.
  4. Remove eggs from air fryer and immediately submerge them in an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
  5. Once cooled,cut each of the eggs in half, scoop out the yolk and place in a small bowl. Set the egg white halves aside. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl with the yolks and mix to combine.
  6. Then, place the egg yolk mixture into a plastic bag and seal. Cut off one corner, and gently pipe the mixture into the cavity of each egg white.
  7. Top with chopped chives and everything bagel seasoning and serve immediately.
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Recipe Tips

  • Make sure the eggs are hard-boiled eggs with a firm yolk for this.
  • Make sure to cool them down fast in the iced water.
  • Pipe them to make the eggs look pretty.
  • If you don’t want to pipe them you can just use a spoon to add the filling.

Recipe Variations

While the flavor combination of sour cream and onion is hard to beat, it’s super easy to change up and customize these Instant Pot Deviled Eggs. There are sooooo many delicious options to choose from too. Here are just a few versions to try:

  • Smoked salmon & dill deviled eggs
  • Bacon & eggs deviled eggs
  • Ham & cheese deviled eggs
  • Pickled deviled eggs: diced picked beets or dill pickles
  • Curry deviled eggs
  • Mexican deviled eggs: guacamole & salsa
  • Southwestern Style: diced jalapeño, bell pepper & hot sauce

Storage

  • Prep Ahead– Cook eggs a day in advance and refrigerate them. Also, you can prepare the filling up to a day in advance, keep it in an airtight container, and pipe just before serving.
  • Store – Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
  • Freeze– We don’t recommend freezing this.
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FAQs

What is Everything Bagel Seasoning?

Friends, if you haven’t heard of Everything Bagel seasoning, you are seriously missing out! It is an amaaaaaazing blend of poppy seeds, toasted sesame seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and salt. In addition to eggs (deviled or otherwise), you can use it to top salads, baked potatoes, dips, and even popcorn.
It also makes an amazing crust for grilled meat. It’s readily available online or on shelves at most grocery stores, so I urge you to pick some up and try it for yourself.

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More Recipes You’ll Love

  • Instant Pot Potato Salad.
  • Instant Pot Hummus.
  • Easy Instant Pot Meatballs.
  • Instant Pot Chicken Wings.
  • Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs.
  • Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs.
  • Egg Muffins

Weight Watchers Points

There are 0 (yeap, zero!)Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of these.

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Originally published September 2018.

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Instant Pot Deviled Eggs

Sour Cream and Onion Instant Pot Deviled Eggs are a low carb version of everyone’s favorite potato chip!

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time5 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American, Western

Servings: 18

Calories: 37kcal

Author: Bintu Hardy

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (118ml) water
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 9 whole large eggs
  • 3-4 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives plus more for garnish
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Everything Bagel seasoning

Instructions

  • Pour water and vinegar in the Instant Pot insert. Next, place eggs into an egg steamer basket and place the basket inside the insert.

  • Close lid, lock and turn the valve to the sealing position. Press manual high pressure, and set timer for 5 minutes.

  • When cook time is complete, perform a quick pressure release. Then carefully remove the egg steamer basket, and transfer the eggs into a bowl filled with ice and water.

  • After 2 minutes, remove the eggs from the ice bath, then gently roll and peel each one.

  • Cut each of the eggs in half, scoop out the yolk and place in a small bowl. Set the egg white halves aside.

  • Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl with the yolks and mix to combine.

  • Then, pace the egg yolk mixture into a plastic bag and seal. Cut off one corner, and gently pipe the mixture into the cavity of each egg white.

  • Top your Instant Pot Deviled Eggs with chopped chives, sprinkle with Everything Bagel seasoning, and then serve immediately.

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Notes

  • There are 0 (yeap, zero!) BluePlan SmartPoints in one serving of Instant Pot Deviled Eggs.

Nutrition

Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 33mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 146IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

Instant Pot Deviled Eggs Recipe + Air Fryer Deviled Eggs (2024)

FAQs

Are hard-boiled eggs better in air fryer or Instant Pot? ›

Sure, it requires only 10 minutes cook time while the air fryer requires 15 minutes. However, you still need to wait for the Instant Pot to come up to pressure, which can take 15-20 minutes plus the quick release time at the end takes a few minutes so the air fryer is definitely the quicker way to cook them.

How many eggs can you cook in an Instant Pot at once? ›

I've found that 12 eggs fit perfectly on the metal rack at the bottom of your Instant Pot, but if you decide to cook more than 12 eggs at a time, I highly suggest getting this steamer basket. I have this exact one and it works great! The steamer basket also makes transferring the eggs to the ice bath super easy too!

Why do people put paprika on deviled eggs? ›

The paprika will determine the depth of flavor of each bite. You can garnish with any kind (hot or sweet Hungarian, or hot or sweet smoked), but the better the quality, the more complex the flavor.

Why are my air fryer hard-boiled eggs so hard to peel? ›

But that's just from the hot air circulating rapidly and creating pressure on the egg shells. It's completely normal if that happens, and the peeled eggs aren't affected. As soon as they're cooked, place the hard boiled eggs in an ice water bath, made with cold water and ice cubes.

How long does it take to hard boil eggs in an air fryer? ›

Preheat an air fryer to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Place eggs in the air fryer basket. Cook eggs in the preheated air fryer for 15 minutes. Transfer eggs to a cold water bath until fully cooled, 8 to 10 minutes.

Why do my eggs crack in the pressure cooker? ›

Recipe Tip

Letting the pressure cooker reach high pressure will cause eggs to crack.

How do I get hard-boiled eggs to peel easily? ›

Baking soda is said to raise the pH level of eggs and therefore make them easier to peel. Add 1 teaspoon baking soda to a pot of eggs, as in our Perfect Boiled Eggs recipe.

Which lasts longer, raw or hard-boiled eggs? ›

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) explains, "When shell eggs are hard cooked, the protective coating is washed away, leaving bare the pores in the shell for bacteria to enter and contaminate it." That means hard-boiled eggs won't last as long as raw, uncracked eggs in the fridge.

Can 2 jumbo eggs equal 3 large eggs? ›

Three large eggs: To match the amount of three large eggs, use two jumbo eggs, three extra-large or medium eggs or four small eggs.

Can you stack eggs in an Instapot? ›

The best part of this method is you can cook up to 18 eggs at a time in the Instant Pot with just one cup of water! Feel free to stack them on top of each other, it won't hurt a thing.

What is the difference between angel eggs and deviled eggs? ›

Angel eggs are simply another term for the classic deviled egg. It's the same creamy yolk filling in the center of an egg-white that we've enjoyed for years. In this recipe, I make the filling with Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.

What is a fun fact about deviled eggs? ›

If we rewind time, we find deviled eggs in ancient Rome, where boiled eggs flavored with spicy sauces were so commonly served as an appetizer that a Roman saying, “ab ovo usque ad mala,” meaning “from egg to apples,” referred to the expected bookends of a meal.

Can I use chili powder instead of paprika on deviled eggs? ›

Cayenne pepper– a sprinkle is all you need since it has a little more heat than paprika. Chili powder– has a similar color and flavor to paprika, but less heat. Cracked black pepper– adds a nice touch and peppery flavor; definitely add chopped chives or green onions for some more color.

Is it safe to hard boil eggs in the air fryer? ›

Yep! You really can make hard boiled eggs in your air fryer, and the process couldn't be any easier. It's as simple as placing your eggs in the basket, air frying at 135ºC for 15 minutes, and then soaking them in an ice bath. THAT'S IT.

Is air frying an egg good? ›

Making fried egg in air fryer is a fast and easy alternative to stovetop cooking. Crispy fried eggs with creamy yokes are ready in minutes, with minimal cleanup. Eggs in air fryer use a fraction of the oil, which saves on fat and calories for a healthy protein addition to any meal.

What makes hard-boiled eggs better? ›

14 minutes is a bit long, I think; 10 minutes total boiling time will produce a less rubbery white and a creamy yolk, if you plunge the eggs into cold water immediately. Also crack the shells immediately after putting the eggs in cold water.

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